Hasim Rahman is a 53-year-old former world heavyweight champion responsible for one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. On Thursday he was beaten over six rounds by 40-year-old club fighter, Paul Triantafillo
Former world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman was defeated in his boxing comeback at 53 years of age. Rahman lost a six-round unanimous decision against Triantafillo in an event overseen by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
The judges scored the slow-paced contest 58-56 and two tallies of 59-55 in favor of Triantafillo, who entered the bout with a 5-4 record. Rahman, who previously regained the WBC title in 2005, had stated prior to the bout that his goal was to return and rule the division once again.
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